Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Cloud Computing
Sr.PowerGenerationEngineer
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“Sr. Power Generation Engineer at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Power generation, Power infrastructure, Electrical systems. Develop designs for power generation sources. Analyze power generation sources”
What You'll Achieve.
Advance world-class systems; Push boundaries of power system availability; Deliver complex power systems; Exceed customer expectations; Ensure safety; Ensure availability; Ensure cost effectiveness; Ensure sustainability; Advance AWS mission; Unlock capacity growth; Maintain high infrastructure uptime; Minimize infrastructure costs; Advance net-zero carbon Climate Pledge; Deliver world-leading cloud services; Satisfy defined design requirements; Meet availability goals; Meet power quality specifications; Meet predicted performance targets
Industry & Context.
Complex problems; Ambiguous problems; Evaluate trade-offs; Manage technical risks; Problem-solving
Domestic travel, International travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 6+ years leading power infrastructure designs, 4+ years design/operational support for power generation, In-depth knowledge of redundant electrical systems, Licensed Professional Engineer
Nice to Have
Familiarity with power flow studies, Familiarity with substation design, Familiarity with protection coordination, Familiarity with utility interconnection requirements, Familiarity with emerging power generation technologies, Familiarity with energy storage technologies, Familiarity with power distribution for large facilities, System Matter Expert understanding of electrical equipment, System Matter Expert understanding of data center designs, System Matter Expert understanding of power generation equipment, Experience gathering, compiling, and analyzing data, Experience producing analyses for data center requirements, Experience developing solutions on fast-track projects, Experience with commissioning critical infrastructure, Experience with performance testing critical infrastructure, Experience with scripting languages, Experience with statistical/mathematical software, Excellent attention to detail, Excellent communication skills, Organized, Setting priorities, Meeting deadlines, Staying within budgets, Leadership skills, Problem-solving skills
What You'll Do.
Develop designs for power generation sources
Analyze power generation sources
Support development of power generation configurations
Understand data center design and functionality
Interpret Single Line Drawings
Evaluate Single Line Drawings
Develop Single Line Drawings
Interpret engineering drawings
Evaluate engineering drawings
Develop engineering drawings
Interpret equipment submittals
Evaluate equipment submittals
Develop equipment submittals
Interpret equipment specifications
Evaluate equipment specifications
Develop equipment specifications
Interpret performance data
Evaluate performance data
Develop performance data
Provide feedback to Design Engineering teams
Provide feedback to Field Engineering
Understand grid interconnection standards
Understand grid interconnection requirements
Work on microgrid design
Work on microgrid controls
Work on distributed energy resources
Work on concurrent projects
Be a leader within the group
Be a leader within other teams
Offer creative solutions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Influence technical teams; Work within a team; Collaborate with others; Work with internal groups; Work with external suppliers; Work with consultants; Work with utilities; Work with manufacturers; Work with vendors; Work with contractors; Cross-functional teams; Partner teams
Communication Scope
Technical communication
Process & Methodology
Project development
Full Job Description
Are you passionate about large power infrastructure systems? Do you love to innovate, discover, and apply your knowledge to advance world-class systems? Do you get excited about the idea of pushing the boundaries of power system availability? We are seeking an experienced electrical engineer with extensive experience in power infrastructure design, including power generation to support our growing requirements for novel solutions to delivering power to AWS data centers. We are looking for candidates with proven ability to influence technical teams, a track record of delivering complex power systems from design and specification through deployment, and a deep understanding of power generation designs. At Amazon Web Services (AWS), our data centers are industry leading examples of innovation in the areas of data center critical infrastructure design, space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness. We are known for our speed to market, reliability, and lowest total cost of ownership. Our Engineers are on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers and are known for being a diverse and upbeat team that is continually improving the world of cloud computing. We continue to grow and are looking for individuals that can support our mission, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning. AWS’s work environment is unique and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate. If you are a creative, smart, and driven individual that enjoys working with complex problems, we want YOU! As a Senior Power Generation Engineer, you will serve as the Subject Matter Expert and technical leader within the Power Generation Solutions team for the evaluation and development of primary, temporary, and backup power designs. You will own complex and ambiguous problems that span multiple teams and drive technical decisions that impact AWS’ global infrastructure strategy. You will lead develop
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